CLINTON VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE CHALLENGER BASEBALL

The philosophy of the Little League Challenger Division is to provide the framework so that every Little League program may offer a structured, athletic activity for all youth in the community.
Registration information available January through May.

Contact: Marilyn Wittstock
Email: [email protected]

Challenger Baseball gives special needs children and adults the opportunity to play Little League Baseball in a safe and structured environment.

The league is divided into two divisions, Junior League division for players ages 4 to 15 and the Senior League division for players 16 and up (players ages 16 & 17 may also play in the Little League division).

The Junior League plays games on Tuesday, Thursday and alternating Saturdays.

The Senior League plays games on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and alternating Saturdays.

We have our own adaptive Little League fields located in Neil Reid Park in Clinton Township!

The Junior League plays on Norm Hott Field and the Senior League plays on McGivney Field.

Games are played twice a week, June through August.
Games are played at 6:30pm on weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Players hit off a tee or are pitched to by a coach.
The playing fee includes uniform, cap, trophy, and other fun events.
Challenger Baseball also offers a Fall Ball Season!

THE SPECIAL RULES OF THE CHALLENGER DIVISION
• All children and adults ages 4 and up.
• Teams include between 12 and 15 players.
• Players hit off a tee or are pitched to by a coach.
• All players bat and play the field every inning.
• Games last approximately one hour.
• No score is kept during games.
• No strikes or outs.
• Challenger Division players wear the same uniforms, patches and safety equipment as other Little Leaguers.
• CVLL Challenger players must wear normal tennis shoes, no cleats allowed.
• Bats, helmets and baseballs used by players must be Little League approved and are supplied by the league.

The Challenger Division of Little League Baseball is a program for mentally and physically disabled youth to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. More than the skills of baseball learned through the experience, the value of the Little League Challenger Division is found in the proven therapeutic and socialization benefits of participating in sports, the strengthening of participants’ selfesteem, the opportunities to mainstream into other divisions of play, and the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play which are hallmarks of the Little League program.

Clinton Valley Little League is part of Little League District #6. Leagues within District #6 are:
Clinton Valley Little League, Grosse Pointe Farms City, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods Shores, Macomb Township, Lac St. Clair